Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. (JP:9470)
:9470
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9470 Stock Chart & Stats
¥1119.00
-¥20.00(-1.95%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
¥1119.00
-¥20.00(-1.95%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range¥908.00 - ¥1,164.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.30K
Average Volume (3M)109.03K
Market Cap
¥42.56B
Enterprise Value¥59.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)¥22.92B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)¥36.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.1
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Aug 07, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.28%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)85.87
Shares Outstanding44,633,232
10 Day Avg. Volume101,650
30 Day Avg. Volume109,030
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio10.43
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)95.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)¥206.39B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Education Revenue StreamsGakken’s business spans publishing, recurring tuition-based education services, and adjacent group operations, providing multiple stable revenue channels. This diversification reduces single-market exposure and supports steady cash inflows across business cycles, durable over months.
Consistent Revenue Growth And Improving MarginsSustained revenue increases and improving EBIT/EBITDA margins signal operational progress and scale benefits in core education businesses. Over a 2–6 month horizon, this trend supports reinvestment capacity and resilience against moderate demand fluctuations.
Improving Cash Generation And Positive FCF GrowthRising operating cash flow and positive free cash flow growth strengthen liquidity and internal funding for capex, curriculum development, or franchise expansion. Durable cash generation enhances financial flexibility and supports shareholder returns or debt reduction.
Bears Say
Thin Net Profit MarginsA ~1.8% net margin leaves limited buffer for cost shocks, investment, or aggressive expansion. Persistently low net profitability constrains retained earnings and reduces the firm’s capacity to absorb cyclical declines or fund strategic initiatives without external financing.
Moderate Leverage And Equity RatioModerate leverage and a sub-40% equity ratio mean balance sheet capacity is limited relative to peers. In a downturn or for opportunistic M&A, the company may face constrained borrowing headroom, higher financing costs, or slower deleveraging without sacrificing growth investments.
Moderate Cash Conversion EfficiencyOnly moderate conversion of accounting profits into free cash flow suggests working-capital or timing issues. Over months, inefficient cash conversion can limit investment, dividend sustainability, or rapid debt paydown, and may force reliance on external funding for growth.
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. News
9470 FAQ
What was Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥908.00 and its highest was ¥1164.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥42.56B.
When is Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 07, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on May 15, 2026. The company reported ¥40.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥40.57.
Is Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥13 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.28%. See more information on Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. have?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. has 44,633,232 shares outstanding.
What happened to Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥40.57 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JP:9470
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Company Description
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd.
Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. publishes books and magazines in Japan and internationally. It provides learning classes for developing capabilities to think for oneself for preschoolers, elementary, and junior high and high school students; piano courses; operates science classroom Kagaku Plus, and learning centers/cram schools, as well as a service to dispatch home tutors; and develops educational materials for learning centers. The company also operates approximately 400 housing and facilities for the elderly; offers home-based care services, including home-visit nursing and daycare services; conducts food delivery services to prevent nursing care and promotes health; and operates nursery school/children' s daycare center and afterschool children's clubs, as well as developmental support programs. In addition, it is involved in the publication of children's books, study-aid books, dictionaries, general books/ technical books, practical books, magazines, and books for libraries; online classes business; developing web services and software to digitalizing contents in the medical field; and designing, developing, and selling of stationeries and miscellaneous goods. Further, the company offers educational toys/learning materials/ games; school supplies, playground equipment, picture books for pre-school children, kindergarten facilities, and seminar for guardians/toddler classrooms; textbooks/supplemental books/education information contents, educational books/magazines, movies, and welfare/health/special needs education contents for elementary and junior high school; and mock exam/various test materials and essay writing materials. Additionally, it provides employment support, logistics, and office support services; and operates research institutions. The company was formerly known as Gakken Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. in October 2009. Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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